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2001.
Coheed and Cambria, Between The Buried And Me Announce 2013 Tour Dates (11/5/2012) Prog fans, rejoice! Just announced is a slate of 2013 tour dates featuring Coheed and Cambria and Between the Buried and Me. Opening all dates of the tour is Chicago-based post-rock act, Russian Circles. Watch a trailer for the tour and get all ... |
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2002.
David Lee Roth Posts New Song, "One Piece Thermo-Molded Country Plastic Chair" (11/5/2012) In a surprise move, Van Halen frontman David Lee Roth has just posted a brand new song online. Stream "One Piece Thermo-Molded Country Plastic Chair" below. The track was uploaded as part of Roth's ongoing web series, the aptly named Roth Show. ... |
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2003.
Johnny Marr to Release Debut Solo Album in 2013 (11/5/2012) Guitarist Johnny Marr has announced the release of his first-ever solo album for 2013. The Messenger is due out on February 26 via Sure/ADA. Best known for his pioneering work in the Smiths, Marr has worked with countless bands and artists over ... |
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2004.
Gary Clark Jr. Premieres "Ain't Messin' Round" Music Video (11/5/2012) Austin, Texas-based bluesman Gary Clark Jr. has just released an official music video for this song "Ain't Messin' Round." Watch the Noble Jones-directed clip below. The cut is taken from his major-label debut full-length record, Blak and Blu, w... |
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2005.
Jimi Hendrix Men's Collection Coming to Bloomingdale's (11/5/2012) Bloomingdale's has announced that they will begin stocking items from Lyric Culture's new Jimi Hendrix line of men's clothing this month. The collection, which includes graphic screen print tees, scarves, men's dress shirts, hoodies and cuff li... |
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2006.
Fender introduces mahogany CD-60 (11/5/2012) Fender has bolstered its acoustic range with the introduction of the all mahogany CD-60 and CD-60CE.The affordable CD-60 and its electro-acoustic brother the CD-60CE will be available for $299.99 and $429.99 respectively (that's approximately £1... |
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2007.
Video: Kirk Hammett Performs "Trapped Under Ice" with Death Angel (11/5/2012) Kirk Hammett evidently knows how to throw a book party. The Metallica guitarist invited Bay Area thrashers Death Angel to perform at the release party for his new book, Too Much Horror Business: The Kirk Hammett Collection. (Hah! Take that, Jona... |
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2008.
Muse Release "Follow Me" Lyric Video (11/5/2012) Muse released their latest album, The 2nd Law, back in September, but in case you were still waiting on a way to listen to the music and read the lyrics at the same time, the band have just released a new lyric video for "Follow Me." Watch it be... |
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2009.
Red Hot Chili Peppers Stream New Single, "The Sunset Sleeps" and "Hometown Gypsy" (11/5/2012) Red Hot Chili Peppers announced back in June that they'd be releasing 18 previously unavailable tracks from the I'm With You sessions as a series of 7-inch singles with two tracks per release. We're on single number four now, and the band are st... |
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2010.
Ed's Shed: How to Restring an Acoustic Guitar (11/5/2012) One of the most common cries for help I’ve received recently concerns the restringing of acoustic guitars. While this should be a straightforward job, it seems that your pesky bridge pins (See photo 1 in the gallery below) are causing trouble. ... |
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2011.
Roland unleashes V-Guitar twin pedals (11/5/2012) Roland has unveiled two new effects pedals designed to be used with GK technology, the GR-D V-Guitar Distortion and the GR-S V-Guitar Space.The pair of pedals feature a 13 pin input that allows players with GK technology to access a vast amount ... |
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2012.
Dwarfcraft Introduces The Pitchgrinder (11/4/2012) Eau Claire, WI (November 5, 2012) – Dwarfcraft Devices has unveiled the final details on their long-awaited PitchGrinder pedal. Dwarfcraft said in an email accompanying the press release, " |
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2013.
Ibanez Adds Artist Series Models (11/4/2012) Bensalem, PA (November 5, 2012) -- Ibanez has brought back their AR series with two new models: the AR420 and AR325. Here are the details from Ibanez: Mastery in any art often starts with mimicry, and so is the case with master instrument buil... |
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2014.
Kemper Profiling Releases Amplifier Software Version 1.5 (11/4/2012) Recklinghausen, Germany (November 5, 2012) – Kemper Amps has released the latest software for their innovative Profiling Amplifier. Here's Kemper's press release explaining what's new: Kemper Amps released the new version 1.5 for the Kemper ... |
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2015.
Roland Presents Steve Stevens V-Guitar Experience Live Broadcast On November 8 (11/4/2012) Hollywood, CA (November 5, 2012) – Steve Stevens fans can tune in this week to a live broadcast of his public demonstration of Roland's V-Guitar products. Here are the details from Roland and Guitar Center: Roland Corporation U.S. and Guitar ... |
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2016.
The 6th Annual Music City Songwriting Competition Is Underway (11/4/2012) Nashville, TN (November 5, 2012) – The Nashville Convention & Visitors Bureau (CVB) is announcing its sixth annual Music City Songwriting Competition with recording artist Little Big Town serving as the honorary ambassador. The competition w... |
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2017.
Fender Celebrates Jaguar's 50th Anniversary (11/4/2012) The Fender Jaguar electric guitar is 50 years old. Unveiled in 1962, it was the last of the guitar maker’s four most famous electric guitars to be introduced, and, as it turned out, the last major six-string creation of the enigmatic genius whos... |
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2018.
Win A One Of A Kind Jimi Hendrix Stratocaster & A Trip To Electric Lady Studios (11/3/2012) If you’ve spent any time in the last 40 years listening to great music (and I certainly hope you have), you have heard the magic of Electric Lady studios in New York. And now, courtesy of Guitar Center, who have the chance to win a prize pack fe... |
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2019.
Eric Bloom talks Blue Oyster Cult's studio albums (11/2/2012) Although they've become one of the most popular and durable hard rock bands around, in their early days, most people didn't give Blue Oyster Cult much of a chance. "We were struggling for a long time," says guitarist and lead vocalist Eric Bloom... |
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2020.
From the Archive: Billy Corgan Interviews Eddie Van Halen in 1996 (11/2/2012) Here's a feature from the April 1996 issue of Guitar World, for which Billy Corgan interviewed Eddie Van Halen. To see the complete cover, and all the GW covers from 1996, click here. Make no mistake. Eddie Van Halen can still kick your a--. The... |
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2021.
Fender Introduces All-Mahogany CD-60 and CD-60CE Models (11/2/2012) Some of Fender’s best-selling acoustic models are now available with the sweet, mellow tone of an all-mahogany body. Previously available only with a spruce top, the new Fender CD-60 acoustic guitar boasts an all-mahogany body with rosewood fing... |
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2022.
On The Radar: The Talks (11/2/2012) Target: The TalksSurveillance: Location: HullPersonnel: Patrick Pretorius (vocals/guitar/sax), Jody Moore (vocals/lead guitar/keys), Iain Allen (bass), Richard 'Titch' Lovelock (drums)Intelligence: There aren't many bands that are good enough to... |
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2023.
Jimmy Page: 2013 Led Zeppelin Album Remasters Will Include Extra Material, Alternate Takes (11/2/2012) The song remains the same? When it comes to Led Zeppelin's upcoming remasters, that's not necessarily true. In a new interview, Jimmy Page told Mojo that every original Led Zeppelin album will be reissued (in remastered form) in 2013, each in it... |
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2024.
Alt-J scoop Mercury Music Prize (11/2/2012) Alt-J have won the 2012 Barclaycard Mercury Music Prize.The band's debut album An Awesome Wave beat stiff competition from the likes of Richard Hawley and Plan B to take home the award and the £20,000 prize money. They claimed the Prize at a cer... |
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2025.
Guild Guitars Introduces Doyle Dykes Signature Model (11/1/2012) Guild has introduced the Guild Doyle Dykes Signature Model in honor of fingerstyle virtuoso Doyle Dykes. The guitar is the result of an extensive collaboration between Dykes, luthier Ren Ferguson and the team at Guild’s New Hartford, Connecticut... |
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2026.
Independent Documentary Film “TURN IT UP!” Turns To Guitar Fans For Funding (11/1/2012) Los Angeles, CA (November 2, 2012) – Independent film company Loud and Louder has launched a 60-day campaign to raise the finishing funds for “Turn It UP!,” a feature-length documentary celebrating the electric guitar. Hosted by Kevin Bacon, t... |
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2027.
PRS Guitars Announce 2012 Holiday Thank You Gift Event (11/1/2012) Stevensville, MD (November 2, 2012) – PRS Guitars has announced a holiday promotion rewarding new PRS owners with a stash of PRS swag with their purchase. Here are the details from PRS: This holiday season, PRS Guitars is saying thank you to ev... |
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2028.
Santana, Warren Haynes, And Derek Trucks Talk Tone With Paul Reed Smith (11/1/2012) Stevensville, MD (November 1, 2012) – Paul Reed Smith recently sat down for a chat with Carlos Santana, Warren Haynes, and Derek Trucks. They passed along the video and this press release. Enjoy: If you could listen in on a conversation betwee... |
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2029.
Session Guitar: Different Types of Microphones and How to Use Them in the Studio (11/1/2012) So far we've looked at some basic gear: guitars, computers, amps and modelers. This week we get personal: microphones and proper and improper use! Basically, microphones are like ears. They HEAR the sound. There are various types of microphones,... |
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2030.
Suicide Silence Vocalist Mitch Lucker, 28, Killed in Motorcycle Accident (11/1/2012) According to The Press-Enterprise, Suicide Silence frontman Mitch Lucker died this morning due to injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident. He was 28. "The Orange County coroner’s office said Lucker was pronounced dead at 6:17 a.m. Thursday a... |
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2031.
Rare Left-Handed 1959 Gibson Les Paul Brings in $194,000 at Heritage Auction (11/1/2012) A rare left-handed 1959 Gibson Les Paul Standard Sunburst (Serial No. 90136) took in $194,500 this past Saturday, October 27, as part of Heritage Vintage Guitars & Musical Instruments Signature Auction in Beverly Hills. As we reported last ... |
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2032.
Interview: Zakk Wylde Discusses His Signature Edition Guitar Apprentice Instructional DVDs (11/1/2012) Zakk Wylde has long been known for his guitar pyrotechnics, signature look and over-the-top personality. Beneath all that, however, lies Zakk Wylde the die-hard guitar ambassador. Through his instructional videos, tab books and Guitar World col... |
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2033.
Win A J.Rig Pedalboard Loaded With Keisman Pedals (11/1/2012) Yesterday was Halloween, but I suspect your year-round spiderwebs include a mess of cables, weaving their way from pedal to pedal. If you’ve been dreaming of a new pedalboard, you need to check out this giveaway from Premier Guitar, where you c... |
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2034.
Mercury Magnetics Offers Free Transformer Services For Amps Damaged By Tropical Storm Sandy (11/1/2012) Mercury Magnetics announced today that they will offer free transformer service for guitar amp owners affected by tropical storm Sandy. The company has provided the same service in the past for victims of Hurricane Katrina and the Nashville floo... |
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2035.
New guitar gear of the month: review round-up (November 2012) (11/1/2012) Every month, MusicRadar's industry-leading sister magazines - Guitarist, Computer Music, Total Guitar, Rhythm and Future Music - publish the best independent and in-depth music-making gear reviews.We've collated the latest guitars, amps, pedals,... |
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2036.
Twenty-Four Days, 24 Chances to Win New Gear from Sweetwater! (11/1/2012) Teaser Content: |
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2037.
Steve Vai on tour stories, avoiding supergroups and lazer fingers (11/1/2012) It's probably fair to say that Steve Vai knows what he's talking about when it comes to touring. Having famously cut his teeth with the some of rock's more excessive types - among them Frank Zappa and David Lee Roth – he's spent a large chunk of... |
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2038.
Exclusive Premiere: Cody Canada & The Departed — "Flagpole" (11/1/2012) Here's the exclusive premiere of "Flagpole," a track off Adventūs, the new album by Cody Canada & The Departed. The album, which will be released November 13 through Underground Sound, is the band's first album of original material. Adventūs... |
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2039.
Interview: Les Trois Accords Guitarist Alexandre Parr Discusses New Album, 'J'aime ta grand-mère' (10/31/2012) Take heart, lonely grandmothers. Quebec-based Francophone indie rockers Les Trois Accords have plenty of hugs 'n' kisses to go around. They've even named their new album J'aime ta grand-mère (I love your grandmother). "I think we'll open a door ... |
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2040.
Dunlop Introduces The John Petrucci Signature Jazz III Pick (10/31/2012) Benicia, CA (November 1, 2012) -- Dunlop has added a new signature Jazz III pick for Dream Theater guitarist John Petrucci. Here are the details from their press release: Dunlop worked closely with prog rock legend John Petrucci to design the J... |
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